I suppose the issue with trying to have a creative life is not taking the time to write about it. I really need to be more diligent. I have been reading The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, its really the bible for creativity. I recall being told about it when I was in college but it has taken me this long to actually read it. The book is set up as a workshop of sorts so I will discuss the chapters more thoroughly as I work through the assignments. The most difficult thing is pinpointing exactly what I want to do to be more creative... write, draw, paint... when I really just want to think more creatively. Live more creatively. To not be constrained by a conventional lifestyle. This is difficult to do when the love of my life enjoys routine. I suppose I have my own routine of never being on time and never getting enough done.
In keeping with our habit of visiting well known homes, my Beau took me to visit another Frank Lloyd Wright house on the long weekend. The Darwin Martin House is a sprawling prairie style home in the middle of Buffalo. There are actually a number of Wright homes in Buffalo because at the turn of the century it was considered one of the richest cities in the United States. Many champions of industry resided there. As per most Wright houses, this one is being renovated due to excessive wear over the years. It seems Wright was not only ahead of his time with ideas but also beyond the materials accessible to him. It is interesting to see this very modern home in contrast to the Victorian style mansions surrounding it.
This is not The Darwin Martin House...
This is our house! Changing rapidly due to The Beau’s diligence. The front enclosure is gone and now the schoolhouse looks like a schoolhouse. We plan on having a cottage style garden in front to obscure the view from the road. It's funny how much work is involved to return this house to its original form. May be awhile before we have a new bell tower although we do have a bell!
Here is the before for comparison:
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Great house!!! I visited some of Frank Lloyd Wright's home in Chicago :0)
Hi Veggiegirl, we plan on doing a bit of a Wright tour of the US at some point :) And will include a trip to Chicago.
I went to Chicago a few years ago and was so frazzled trying to find the Wright museum that I gave up and regret missing it completely. Next time I will be more tenacious (and plan a bit better before I get there).
I did visit the stain glass museum that had a number of his pieces displayed... I think that was in Chicago on the pier.
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